From: Hollywood Reporter
Paramount already has hit warp speed with its high-profile relaunch of the "Star Trek" franchise.
For its first 2009 venture, the studio has taken the unprecedented step of rolling out a full-scale promotional tour of the J.J. Abrams-directed "Star Trek" nearly six months before its May 8 release.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Bond, James Bond Scores Big At The Box Office
"Quantum of Solace," with Daniel Craig returning as James Bond, easily made for the best opening weekend for the spy franchise ever, earning more than $67 million at the box office. The series' first direct sequel opened with nearly $30 million more than its predecessor, 2006's "Casino Royale."
Friday, November 14, 2008
Movie Company Buys Rights To All Twilight Books
Summit Entertainment, who is releasing "Twilight" this month, is looking to make future movies based on the popular series.
The company has acquired rights to the next three novels in Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster vampire series and has hired "Twilight" scriptwriter Melissa Rosenberg to write the scripts based on "New Moon" and "Eclipse," the second and third books, respectively.
A fourth book, "Breaking Dawn," does not has a writer.
"Twilight," which revolves around the relationship between an average teenage girl, Bella, and a vampire, Edward, in a rainy Northwest town, has been generating incredible attention in anticipation of its Nov. 21 release.
Summit, which has been eager for a franchise as it rolls out its distribution slate, hopes that the movie's built-in teen and early-twentysomething audience will get an added boost from older filmgoers.
In "New Moon," Edward leaves Bella, sending Bella into a depression and a friendship with another vampire. In the third book, "Eclipse," that relationship triangle evolves, while evil empires begin to pursue Bella.
"Breaking Dawn" pushes the plot further with a marriage between Bella and Edward.
Rosenberg, who also penned "Step Up" and is a writer/co-exec producer on Showtime's "Dexter," has said she was methodical in writing the scripts, choosing not to read future "Twilight" books so she could stay true to the evolution of the characters.
source: hollywood reporter
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Cast Of Twilight To Appear At Hot Topic w/ Paramore
Twilight Signing and Paramore “The Lost Show” Performance
November 18 at 4pm
Want to meet the actors portraying your favorite Twilight characters Jacob, Rosalie, Emmet and Jasper? How about seeing an exclusive performance by Paramore? Well, you'll get your chance at Hollywood & Highland Center. Purchase the $30 Twilight Tour t-shirt or the $30 Exclusive Paramore t-shirt at the Hollywood & Highland Center Hot Topic location ONLY and receive a wristband that grants you preferred access to “The Lost Show” performance by Paramore at 4pm on Tuesday, November 18th in the Central Courtyard, level 2. Purchasing the Exclusive Paramore t-shirt also guarantees the opportunity to meet the band immediately following the concert at Hot Topic, level 3. Purchasing the Twilight Tour t-shirt guarantees the opportunity to meet Taylor Lautner (Jacob), Nikki Reed (Rosalie), Kellan Lutz (Emmet) and Jackson Rathbone (Jasper) at 5:30pm at Hot Topic.
Need more info? Contact the Hollywood & Highland Center Hot Topic at 323.462.2590.
Limit one wristband per person. Offer valid while supplies last. Space is limited. No cameras allowed. One autograph per person. Wristband valid for Paramore performance and Twilight cast signing ONLY
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